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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,174.33, 430,800.57 and 168,934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,174.33, 430,800.57 and 168,934.36 is: 233,129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,174.33 : 430,800.57 = 168,934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,174.33/430,800.57 = 168,934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,174.33x = 430,800.57 × 168,934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,174.33x = 72,777,018,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,777,018,580.59/312,174.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,129.41

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